Presenting Margaret Cho
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When she starred in All-American Girl in 1994-5, Margaret Cho became a TV Herstory groundbreaker. All-American Girl was the first network sitcom to feature an all Asian-American cast. Cho discusses lessons from the series in depth with Ashley Pacini of The Reel Women and Cynthia. This interview caps a summer series collaboration of Advanced TV Herstory and The Reel Women, a community that celebrates the successes of women in filmed entertainment. Other topics: How a white person can become better ally. The PoC talent pipeline. A stand-up comedian's schedule in lockdown. The Margaret Cho (her podcast on Earios & a few of her guests). Her 2002 book I'm the One I Want Resources: Margaret's website The Reel Women Jahzzar's Take Me Higher at Free Music Archive Introductory shout out to Chicago's Arcus Behavioral Health & Wellness
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